1949 Austin A 110 vs. 1978 Subaru Rex
To start off, 1978 Subaru Rex is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Austin A 110 (125 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1978 Subaru Rex. (29 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Austin A 110 should accelerate faster than 1978 Subaru Rex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Austin A 110 weights approximately 1440 kg more than 1978 Subaru Rex. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1949 Austin A 110 (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Subaru Rex. (42 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1949 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Subaru Rex.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Austin A 110 | 1978 Subaru Rex | |
Make | Austin | Subaru |
Model | A 110 | Rex |
Year Released | 1949 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 544 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 42 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 1930 mm |